Sony Alpha 3000 vs Ricoh GR III

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      BrandSonyRicoh
      ModelAlpha 3000GR III
      Predecessor ModelRicoh GR II
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens$899/£799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 102,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36326000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length18.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance6 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps4.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Auto
      Flash On
      Flash On+Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Slow Sync+Red-eye
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      DxO Low Light ISO1068
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.8
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")109 x 62 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"7 x 5.55 x 3.95"
      Package Weight2.45 lb1.395 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Battery PackNP-FW50DB-110
      Battery Life470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage2 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Ricoh GR III
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe


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